Knowledge, attitude and practices of ayurvedic medicine practitioners in Kerala towards millets and millet-based diet: a prospective cross-sectional online survey study
The knowledge of Ayurveda practitioners in Kerala regarding the use of MBD is satisfactory. There is a significant relationship between Knowledge and Attitude as well as Practice. This study has underscored the importance of education and awareness in shaping favourable attitudes and practices related to MBD, aligning with Ayurvedic principles. Despite practitioners demonstrating good KAP behaviour towards MBD, gaps persist in certain aspects of contemporary knowledge and limitations in translating knowledge into practice. Addressing these gaps and barriers is essential to promote the widespread adoption and prescription of MBD.
Authors
- Sophia Jameela (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6685-3610)
- Rakesh Kumar Rana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3115-0701)
- B C S Rao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5408-3225)
- Richa Singhal
- Krishna Kumar
- C K Saniya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8572-7158)
- N. Sreekanth
- Babita Yadav (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6365-240X)
- Rabinarayan Acharya
- Sudhakar Deverakonda
Institutions
- Indian Council of Medical Research (IN)
- Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Science (IN)
- National Institute of Malaria Research (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health
- Published
- 2024-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2024-000960
- Primary Topic
- Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00